Semi-Skilled Laborer; Limited - Term; Torrance State Hospital

The Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a motivated Semi‑Skilled Laborer to support operations at Torrance State Hospital. In this dynamic role, you will work both indoors and outdoors while assisting with maintenance projects, grounds care, material transport, and facility improvements. Your skills and dependability help keep a large campus clean, attractive, and operating at its best for residents, staff, and visitors.

Join a team where your hard work is valued and your contributions can be seen every day.

This position performs a variety of labor, groundskeeping, maintenance support, transportation, and facility upkeep duties throughout Torrance State Hospital. Responsibilities include maintaining hospital grounds, assisting skilled trades staff, moving equipment and supplies, and supporting efficient facility operations. As a Semi‑Skilled Laborer, you will perform the following duties:

• Grounds Maintenance:Maintain lawns, flower beds, trees, shrubs, roads, parking areas, and rights‑of‑way through mowing, trimming, cleaning, and related tasks
• Seasonal Support:Remove snow and ice, spread sand, clear debris, and help keep walkways and outdoor areas clean
• Material Transport:Load, unload, move, deliver, and store furniture, equipment, supplies, and other materials throughout the facility
• Trades Assistance:Support painters, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, mechanics, and other maintenance staff with repair and construction projects
• Equipment Operation:Operate trucks, vans, tractors, mowing equipment, snow removal equipment, and other tools used in facility operations
• Facility Upkeep:Handle infectious waste, clean drains and tunnels, perform minor road repairs, and keep work areas free of hazards

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time, limited‑term employment for 6 months to 11 months
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Hourly Wage:In some cases, the starting hourly wage may be non‑negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• One year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must possess a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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